CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:

• CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or its equivalent successor)

OR

• CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Alternatively, individuals may hold:

• An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

OR

• An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.

AND

• demonstrated at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.

OR

• hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

 

Course Duration

53 weeks (approximately), including 7 weeks of Supervised Field Placement

• AHEA usually does not hold classes during periods designated as school term breaks by the West Australian Department of Education or on gazetted public holidays.

 

 

Delivery Mode

• Traineeship (only available for students working in the Child Care Industry)
• RPL/RCC: Contact the Academy if you need more details

 

Course Costs

• Go to our Fees and Charges page or contact the Academy for current course costs.

 

 

Qualification Information

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.

Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

Occupational Titles May Include

• Childcare Worker (Qualified)
• Team Leader / Group Leader
• Children’s Service Director / Coordinator

 

Please Note

*** All units require students to demonstrate that they have gained competence from on-the job training (Supervised Field Placement).

*** Students must ensure they can obtain a Working With Children’s Check. This is not provided as part of the course and is the responsibility of the student. Students may also be required to provide a medical clearance at their own expense.

*** For students who are undertaking Supervised Field Placement and they are pregnant, we require a letter from their General Practitioner stating it is safe for them to continue with the Supervised Field Placement.

*** All resources are provided on loan for use by students during the course.